Inside the UK's Rapidly Changing Drag Culture | Documentary

[@dragdive]

This is wonderful. I loved hearing Cheryl tell the crowd that the queens who haven't been on drag race are just as valid....a lot of fans need to figure that out.

[@MTSM237]

Love Netflix’s grasp on Drag and humor. Even allowing for them to rif on their own shows and such. Keep it up!

[@honeyswann]

Seeing Tia Kofi’s makeup get so much better is such a chefs kiss thing. Also seeing drag kings being mentioned is my fav thing.

[@czhaok]

The whole video was about how looks are the least important thing in drag. You: comment on nothing but looks 💀

[@Acidfunkish]

@@czhaok That was the only looks-adjacent thing mentioned. And makeup is a SKILL.

[@czhaok]

@@Acidfunkish you clearly didn't watch the video. Say that and move on

[@Acidfunkish]

@@czhaok Or, y'know, just don't pick apart polite comments, to make them seem like something they're very much not? It was a comment observing an increased skill level. Don't be a dick, dude.

[@yepitsthatguy5278]

@@czhaok They *literally* complimented the growth of Tia's skills and her artform. It's very clear the OP is a fan of Tia's ... yes this show is about looking past looks, but this isn't a funeral babes, lighten up and smile x

[@harloewestwood4223]

You all need to book Cheddar to do more on-camera stuff because she gave you the narrative arch of this documentary and beautiful insights. I hope she spends 2022 booked and blessed!

[@DinosNugget]

We will be seeing her soon 👀

[@deliri0um]

cheddar looked like a goddess who just happened to stumble upon this bar and was like whatever let me give them some godly narrative

[@deliri0um]

I honestly wanna go to a drag show and just hear her give me a lecture or ted talk lmao.

[@DriIceman]

LOVE the show DRAG S.O.S. 😍

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

The UK drag culture is turning into American drag culture. Thats the problem. We are losing our identity and copying the american version. Nothing good about losing ourselves.

[@cordovathediva1155]

Drag Race has branded itself as a show about “The Tenacity of the Human Spirit.” It has sprinkles of it sure, but it’s mostly entertainment. Netflix though….kudos this made me fall deeper in love with the UK queens: their humbleness, humanity, respect for themselves, and how much they care for their community and country.

[@FluentlyFletch]

Cheddar Gorgeous really did an incredible job at explaining so many facets of drag in such an inspirational and eloquent way!

[@LilyJohn96]

They are so right ! Look at who's the most famous right now : Symone, Gigi, Tayce, Bimini. They all look like models. But drag isn't just pretty people. Drag is entertainment first !

[@David-oo8yo]

drag is literally the opposite of beauty

[@lauradogg534]

Instagram changed everything for drag.

[@patrickchoque7720]

@@lauradogg534 and unfortunately perhaps not for the best

[@johnstonwalker1712]

When i first went on the gay scene the drag acs where artists like Mrs Shufflewick, The Disappointer Sisters, Dave Dale, The Trolettes, Regina Fong. Lily Savage etc so all about entertainment, comedy and beauty wasn't important nor money. When l see drag race and it seems focused on look and fashion, and needing quite a bit of cash so they outfits look great. I do love the show and l love the transformations but Tia is right the old school drag qieens were equally valued, funny and in most cases dressed on a dime. I am glad i have been lucky to see the evolution of drag over the last 40 years.

[@TommyStubbs]

@@patrickchoque7720 but also not necessarily for the worst!

[@hahahwhat]

Calling the pandemic the "panny-dem" is the most UK thing I've ever heard

[@raspyswirly]

Cheryl jokes that she's a "mediocre queen," but there's a reason why she lasted so long on the show and has had great success since, she's so amazing, truly

[@loandbehold93]

we have no choice but to stan 🙌❤️💖 i love her xx

[@roseheorot]

love love love Cheryl. such a sweet Queen! I hope she continues to have lots of success ☺️

[@bigboy6191]

Brits queens are the best

[@tatlockandfriends]

the drag we experience online and the drag we experience in real life is SO different, and it’s fascinating the way so many legendary and iconic queens are cast aside by the younger generation because they’re not instagram famous. queer history is so important to our queer identities. put respect on the names of these legends!

[@bradlee6223]

Cheddar Gorgeous is so articulate, love her

[@Dabreb12]

We need more Drag SOS!!!

[@baljj]

Agreed - love her

[@lady_vampy13]

I could listen to Cheddar Gorgeous all day; such an intelligent, articulate, and insightful person.

[@jairoarias5413]

Cheddar Gorgeous is one of the most soulful, smartest, most articulate people in the uk drag scene. Such an inspiration, I´m really in awe

[@Useernaamee]

This was SO GOOD please make more documentaries like this! 😍

[@MooMooFutch]

Cheddar Gorgeous is such an amazingly articulate, open, honest and humble Queen as well as an incredible ambassador for Drag. All UK queens come across so humble but Cheddar is my favourite 😍

[@AnActualWolf]

Cheddar Gorgeous's monologue on the duality of drag was *finger kiss*. Nailed it, mama.

[@evano486]

So glad y’all are helping smaller bars stay open. It’s so important

[@starspangledjim]

Brent Would is my favourite Drag King on the circuit. They are such an utter dreamboat and so talented too. I wish WOW Presents would commission a Brent Would tv show.

[@stillwatchingnetflix]

utter, utter dreamboat

[@Jup1ter_St0rm]

Love love love exploring UK drag outside of Drag Race. UK drag is unique, please explore more of this outside the influence of Drag Race.

[@gothyjade]

When Netflix shows a more realistic view of Drag than Drag Race

[@javieraponte4308]

right????? 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RettetdenUmlaut]

Well, does it really surprise you that a documentary is more realistic than a Reality TV competition?

[@deliri0um]

I honestly never watch drag race i hate it but i love i like to watch its just people being funny yknow. im not into the whole fashion and drama

[@lagh]

That’s because Drag Race is a competition and this is a documentary.

[@davemaster1106]

@@deliri0um if you don’t like fashion and drama then what are you doing here?

[@Dxm_slln]

Margate sundowners is my closest bar, and im so thankful for you coming and interviewing local queens and the bar owner, was so good seeing people i know, and im happy for this documentary, im proud of the local community keeping that bar open after the pandemic

[@jake6681]

Didn’t realize Tia Kofis real name was Lawrence Chaneys drag name 💀 She kept going “Oh so you’re the new Lawrence” “Lawrence for production head” and I was like why is she campaigning for Lawrence Chaney 😂

[@Mazz0810]

Lily savage wasn’t a painted model but 1000% you’d be in stitches laughing your head off 😂 I agree sometimes face isn’t everything

[@beerose8825]

GIVE THEM A FULL DOCUMENTARY! 🖤🖤🖤 this was amazing!

[@ginnupdotcom]

@16:02 - LOVE this monologue. I mean, there are beautiful moments throughout this piece. Love, love, loving this!

[@shawnalynn5198]

Loved this! Tia looks gorgeous, and I can listen to Tayce talk about literally anything. I really enjoyed Cheddar Gorgeous as well, I had never heard of her before but she had some really interesting things to say. Great documentary!

[@MissGeorgiex1]

that moment with cheddar gorgeous at 16:50 is so spot on and exactly what's wrong with the ever-expanding Drag Race franchise. it makes me sad, i can't even enjoy recent seasons of it like uks3 because it's so hollow and interested in one type of beauty... what the hell happened to drag being a rebellion of all that? Ru Paul needs a reality check

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

That’s why I like alternatives like Dragula. Drag Race will eventually decline (especially after things like this trying season), but meanwhile, people need to support alternatives to keep other forms of drag in the public consciousness.

[@ouranos0101]

That moment was everything. She transcends drag.

[@reconeix]

YET, now Cheddar Gorgeous is on drag race. Just look at many of the winners on drag race US -- Jinx, Sharon Needles, Yvie Oddly, Willow Pill, Trixie Mattel.... all drag rebels!!

[@dushdjtoedushdjtoe3298]

I could watch Tayce narrate literally anything

[@rhiannonvivian1566]

Brent Would is so, so funny and so quick witted. Phenomenal Drag King.

[@amblonyx9516]

Cheddar is like the Aristotle of drag (with a dash of the Cassandra thrown in) - always analysing, deconstructing and contextualising. And I LOVE it!

[@tequilapapii5936]

The Vivienne’s makeup is always STUNNING 🤩

[@coolaneth]

I could listen to Vivienne talk for hours, it’s so soothing

[@emmahammond2046]

Anytime I see cheddar gorgeous I just smile. An absolute icon from my hometown. What a fantastic documentary. ⭐️

[@paulagrunwell7050]

From a straight middle aged woman, fabulous program, keep it up. I adore you.

[@sharcooterie]

Oh my god, my angel Brent! Loved seeing drag artists with smaller platforms showcased as well - all drag is valid! 🙌

[@madeupbysamuel4349]

As someone who’s worked in a lot of these venues up and down the country… this was such a great trip down memory lane.

[@niamhcowling7842]

This documentary means so much to me because Margate is mine and my family’s ‘happy place’ and I love drag so just seeing both is amazing!

[@Lembdadelta]

16:05 I cried. So beautiful, so emotional.

[@dustin4544]

Best part of this video was that amazing speech

[@Katherin3Dewar]

What an absolute dream Cheddar Gorgeous is to listen to! So many nuggets of sage wisdom in just a few soundbites. I could listen to them all day.

[@rwb3562]

This was a fabulous watch, insightful, deep, honest, inspiring... So many positive things I could say! Just a great watch

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

Dr Cheddar Gorgeous - man, she's something else. She's so good to listen to. Love her academic, intellectual view on drag!

[@starace4031]

Really love this documentary! 💖 Love & respect these drag artists so much and it's awesome seeing them on the Netflix YT channel. Wish this documentary was on Netflix too. 🥺💖

[@lagritsalammas]

This was honestly such a stunning thing to watch. Thank you!

[@christophmajewski3076]

I just adore Brent Would and everything he has to say at 21:45 - I love to see him perform, he is such a talented artist, he deserves his own TV Show *nudge nudge wink wink* @Netflix

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

Tiakofi has one of the biggest hearts I’ve seen on Drag Race! Thanks Tia for you!🥰

[@Useernaamee]

3:00 well to be fair tayce, awhora and Bimini are literally *signed* supermodels now 🤩

[@EllisD1249]

Drag is bigger than Sir Paul's Drag Rave though

[@uniquerebeljaney3639]

Yes, all those queens look amazing, but there is so much more to all of them than just looking beautiful in a frock.

[@dahlyiadubonnet]

This is brilliant. We need more shows like this!!! I love Lily Savage btw!!! I appreciate old and new!!! 💞💞💞

[@joh7624]

cheddar needs to be on drag race she's the most well spoken and creative queen in a good few miles

[@PurplePinkRed]

You got your wish! Love her!

[@egbut]

This was so beautiful and emotional!! We need more documentaries like this!

[@hannahmcardle4511]

Love this!! Brent Would is fabulous 😍 Drag kings, things and monsters for future!! Can’t wait to see more!

[@MW-uh1xv]

Safe spaces for LGBTQ+ is so important and I don't know how I would have ever come out and met people without them. Support them and get off the bloody apps.

[@dandygirl6]

Duncaaan!!! These are the heroes of the scene that need more of a wrap.

[@paulwharton1850]

Wonderful to watch - Thank you so much to all at Netflix for making this x

[@benjivaudeville]

This is fabulous!!! Bloody love Brent Would! Can’t wait to see more drag kings, things, monsters everything in the future!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lustylovelace9161]

"Not just drag queens, its drag artists" yesss! And in the UK we have a wealth of drag artists that aren't queens, that don't fit the Drag Race mould, that aren't cis men. Nice to see these artists talking about it! (But really, we need less talking ABOUT the problem, more opportunities. Thanks.)

[@huitrecouture]

Stop trying to take OVER the ONE gay male thing that's left.

[@ericlvl8]

Tia kofi clapping at the candles to blow them out is why I follow her. fuckin love that queen.

[@stillwatchingnetflix]

Icon legend star

[@c0rnholio]

Beautifully said by Cheddar Gorgeous. 15:38 Made me all emotional.

[@ontrak15]

Thoroughly enjoyed this & as a Canadian living on the other side of that big pond, always enjoy the rawness & ability to tell it like it is. Whether via RPDR platforms bestowed or on a drag performer's own integral output. Canadian Queens could use some of the sheer genuine humbleness of entertaining the masses of fans, whether online or in person.

[@paulinemoriarty3627]

This is just what I needed, more of this please 💚❤️ from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@LivingLightCoalition]

Someone give Tayce her own show already!!!!

[@mogzbogz5284]

Cheddar speaks so profoundly it fills my heart

[@drew3420]

I wasn’t a big fan of Tia on her season, but this made me like her a lot more

[@gilboy19]

Absolutely loved this. Just showing how incredible British Drag is! Also amazing to see Rujazzle who is incredible!

[@amycorbett4664]

I’ve seen both blu hydrangea and Cheryl hole when they were on tour in Leeds just before the pandemic. I was also lucky enough to get to meet Cheryl and take a picture with her! They’re both absolutely lovely 💙

[@engledelaffety4380]

Really important documentary, drag is rooted in oppressive history; drag race is NOT ALL glamour and looking pretty, its actually about activism and using the drag art form to challenge power constructs.

[@Trix897]

I've always appreciated those drag artists that are cheeky, sassy, opinionated, and have a unique viewpoint that they want to share with the world. I think we have lost a bit of that here in the US, and I hope that they don't lose that in the UK. Cheddar was SPOT ON.

[@TheDebbiedoodles]

I have many special friends who are drag queens and I get so much support and some of them are honoury drag Mothers to me

[@rolandbaldwin]

This is just fantastic. I hope we get more like this Netflix.

[@quincys5628]

This was amazing, thanks for this! :-) I’m able to follow more international performers.

[@dhaygdhig]

Cheddar Gorgeous, I would like to listen to her all day!!!

[@ovandonselaar]

Cheddar Gorgeous came in with the tea multiple times ☕️☕️

[@maddoxkarnes1160]

The miz cracker photo on the mirror while Stacy is talking about the Vivienne: 👁👄👁

[@Andy_Tx]

Umm why am I just now finding out about this?!?? Love these queens so much

[@tealsmith9230]

We need a full series of this!

[@elenorleigh2813]

Makes me so happy that some of this was filmed at my local in Notts 😊

[@mandy7674]

"If I could change one thing about drag in the UK in 2021, I'd just wish people were a bit funnier. do you know what I mean? Death drops aren't hilarious, do you know what is? A 55 year old with shit blue make up, telling jokes on stage" - Tia Kofi THISSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! I think Netflix can afford to create a series following the UK drag scene and give some queens the exposure and money they deserve!!

[@cedgson91]

Wow 🤩 Also thank you for sharing the beautiful coming out story in Nottingham So amazing 😍

[@hawkedriot178]

Cheddar speaking nothing but truths

[@candidapple]

I know right, what a speaker. Literally could listen to cheddar all day and be like wow yeah

[@johnnimbus8761]

Great doco. Thanks to all involved.

[@Radical_Cat]

Cheddar is so articulate!

[@segamai]

Daaaamn the head of Nottingham theater uni is a BABE

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I know it’s just a joke, but Cheryl is so far from mediocre. She is so beautiful-she is EVERYTHING!!

[@tracymcgeachie7525]

So enjoyed this so great to see such a diverse Britain

[@olafzmit]

wow. I cried like 15 times. So heart warming and heart breaking. Yet at the same time so important to hear. That we're here, we're queer and we survived. The struggle is still real though and the fight is still on.

[@abbyleach2963]

I could listen to Cheddar talk about anything. I need a Cheddar podcast.

[@TheWobblyQueen]

DDC has a podcast cheddar has done a number of talks on xx

[@Ohana9999]

Girl help the Nottingham Uni Theater president is so pretty, I can't get back up😭😭😭

[@beandrag9019]

I literally am crying watching this, it’s so beautiful

[@JustMeowMeow]

genuinely a beautiful documentary

[@EMMYK1916]

Hi everyone, whilst watching this I was reminded of our Danny La Rue & Panty Bliss here in Ireland, there's a great documentary called "The Queen of Ireland" from a few years back. Well worth the watch for anyone interested. Hugs to all.

[@msue1990]

What a great piece! Job well done!

[@JaciintaM]

This was so, so wonderful. Thank you making it.

[@GorlWorldComments]

the land lady is so sweet, I LOVE YOU QUEENS XX

[@suginami123]

An excellent documentary. I wish it could be longer. Amazing insights

[@rw-gr4ey]

This was a great series thank you for producing it and to all involved

[@harveycooper2882]

Don’t know why this made me so emotional!!

[@rosekay5238]

The Viv is such a beautiful soul and role model in so many ways 🥰

[@annacansdale226]

So proud of our Stacey❤️ Gonna go places!

[@mle6501]

It just seems like all drag queens have the same attitude. I think that’s why I like Bianca Del Rio so much because she was no raging beauty, but she is a whole package of entertainment and talent.

[@shellyenglish]

This was SO FUCKING HEARTWARMING. I loved it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@travelnurseluca4748]

What a great video! I look forward to seeing what the future brings! Happy almost 2022 to everyone!!! Let’s work on being kinder to each other. 😀